Roberta Cruz
Sells
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and support. Skilled in enhancing comfort and dignity while assisting with daily living activities and collaborating with medical staff. Proficient in specimen collection, room sanitation, and dietary management. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and adaptability, excelling in both independent and team environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center
Tucson
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Facilitated feeding for patients during mealtime to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas to promote a healthy environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandstone Of Tucson
Tucson
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandstone Of Tucson
Tucson
2021 - 12.2022
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Provided meal delivery and feeding assistance to patients, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Monitored and reported changes in patient's conditions to RN, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and laboratory tests as requested by physician or RN, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing requests from patients, families, and staff to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Davita
Sells
09.2010 - 04.2016
- Accessed tunneled catheters, grafts, and AV fistulas to initiate hemodialysis treatments, facilitating timely patient care.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson
09.2003 - 11.2009
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Courtesy Clerk
Bashas
San Carlos
11.2000 - 09.2002
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
- Assisted customers with locating products and answering inquiries.
- Packaged or bagged purchases and assisted customers with in-vehicle loading.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout areas and shopping carts.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise in store displays.
- Assisted with price checks, go-backs, and replenishing supplies.
- Carried out special orders requested by customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Care Technician
Brookline College
Tucson, AZSome College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastern Arizona College
Globe, AZSkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Blood glucose testing
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
- G-tube care
- Specimen collection
- Infection control procedures
- Infection control
- Basic life support
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety precautions
- Team collaboration
- Reliable team player
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandstone Of Tucson
09.2021 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2021
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Davita
09.2010 - 04.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
09.2003 - 11.2009
Courtesy Clerk
Bashas
11.2000 - 09.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandstone Of Tucson
2021 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Care Technician
Brookline College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastern Arizona College